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Looking to book a "premium balcony" on the Pride. It's right beside the elevator. All cabins are 185 sq ft, but i understand these are 235 sq. ft. plus the balcony is 85 sq. ft instead of 40 sq ft. Has anyone ever stayed in 1 before? If you did, would you recommend it being so close to the elevator or have any pictures of it?
thanks in advance!

thank you both for your quick responses.....booking tomorrow! Your help is appreciated!
I'm looking to book 7301, so looks like the pictures are exactly the room we'd have!
We are used to the 214 sq ft rooms oceanview on the Destiny, couldn't imagine a 185sq ft room, so i think for a family of 4, this is the way to go!!!
1st time with a balcony!!!!

Was in #7258 and will be in #7260 on the Pride in Sept. in modified HC due to health problems. I loved it!! Balcony is amazing and area was very quiet. The only down side is that after having a huge balcony, even an extended balcony doesn't seem so exciting. LOL !!

we ended up booking 6279 last night. I've done alot of research and it seems people are extremely happy with these rooms. We have always stayed in ocean views, so this will be a huge upgrade for us. Hoping that we dont get to spoiled, but from the pictures posted above, we definately will

This is the BEST room!! We just cruised in stateroom 8235 aboard the Spirit and it was a wonderful room. The next best thing to an aft wrap!! You will love it.

Wow, not sure why I never realized those cabins were so huge. We're booked in an ocean suite (8266) on the Pride in July...is 8235 the same size or bigger? What about the balcony? Wow, I do like the VIP embarkation / debarkation, but depending on the price difference I may have liked 8235 better. :-(

we ended up booking 6279 last night. I've done alot of research and it seems people are extremely happy with these rooms. We have always stayed in ocean views, so this will be a huge upgrade for us. Hoping that we dont get to spoiled, but from the pictures posted above, we definately will

You will LOVE it !

You will have a lifeboat just under your balcony.

But this is how close you will be to the stairs and elevators...

Yup, a few flights up to the back of the Lido, a few flights down to Dinner.

You will love the extra closet space and there are also lights inside the closets that go on when you slide open the door !

Plus the room should have halogen lights on dimmers... which are way too cool.

Wow, not sure why I never realized those cabins were so huge. We're booked in an ocean suite (8266) on the Pride in July...is 8235 the same size or bigger? What about the balcony? Wow, I do like the VIP embarkation / debarkation, but depending on the price difference I may have liked 8235 better. :-(

The suite is a little larger, plus you get a whole extra set of closets. There is a separate dressing room with closets and a vanity. The bathroom has double sinks and a full siza jacuzzi tub/shower. The balcony is probably the same size as the Premium. Those are the differences between the suites and the Premiums, along with the VIP boarding, so you can decide if the other things are worth the price

OP, we like to get the "bowling alley" balconies which are in the same place, but on the other side of the ship. We don't have any issues with noise from the elevators. Enjoy!

Campdaan..... your pictures are amazing and have answered all my questions and have gotten me even more excited about this cruise.Thank you so much. Love the shot from the steps, however I'll be using the elevator, however the steps would be a great way to work off all the ice cream and warm melting chocolate cake .... haha!! The room is tucked in so nicely behind the elevators and steps. 286 daya until we sail.....ugh: (

Campdaan..... your pictures are amazing and have answered all my questions and have gotten me even more excited about this cruise.Thank you so much. Love the shot from the steps, however I'll be using the elevator, however the steps would be a great way to work off all the ice cream and warm melting chocolate cake .... haha!! The room is tucked in so nicely behind the elevators and steps. 286 daya until we sail.....ugh: (

Just read your review....loved it, but can't wait to read the rest when you finish it. Your pictures are great. Bet i can run up the steps to the omlette station quicker than the elevators can get me there

[quote=Irishlinny;33483946]The suite is a little larger, plus you get a whole extra set of closets. There is a separate dressing room with closets and a vanity. The bathroom has double sinks and a full siza jacuzzi tub/shower. The balcony is probably the same size as the Premium. Those are the differences between the suites and the Premiums, along with the VIP boarding, so you can decide if the other things are worth the price

Hmm, yeah, I guess I'll stick with the suite! LOL Thanks!

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Originally Posted by The Moyers

Cantwaittocruise12,
We're in 8266 in sept. hope you post some pics and let us know how you like it.

I will try to remember to look this thread back up...if you don't hear from me by mid-July feel free to PM me! I'll be sure to take lots of pics :-)

we ended up booking 6279 last night. I've done alot of research and it seems people are extremely happy with these rooms. We have always stayed in ocean views, so this will be a huge upgrade for us. Hoping that we dont get to spoiled, but from the pictures posted above, we definately will

6279 is an AWESOME room! Very quiet...great location from lido and dining room (3 flights up or down). My husband and I loved the room. Balcony was GREAT!

[quote=serene56;33469105]we have stayed in 7258/8232 and 6232 on this class of ship. These cabins are 8K. (but listed under the premium categories The balconys is super large compared to the 9A/B you may be asking about.

We stayed in 6279 in May 2011 and are booked in it for our December sailing. It is a nice, quiet roomy room. The balcony is wonderful and yes the overhang shaded the sun. It is directly (3 decks I think) below the Pizza station at the Lido. Handy for the kids to go up and get a pizza snack. Despite being next to the elevators we never heard any noise from the elevator or people getting on/off. Lots of room to move around in this cabin.